Green Bay Packers center Corey Linsley (63) in the middle of an offensive line drill during practice September 13, 2018 at Clarke Hinkle Field in Ashwaubenon, WIs. Jim Matthews/USA TODAY NETWORK-Wisconsin,

Rodgers' status against the Minnesota Vikings will come down to whether he has pocket mobility despite his injured left knee. He had enough last week in the second half against Chicago to slide around like Tom Brady. That’s enough for him to play this week, too.

The question is whether he still can maneuver now that the adrenaline is long gone, and his left knee has swollen and stiffened from the sprain and collateral damage. The Packers can’t put him on the field if he’s a statue. That would invite disaster.

This is another gray-area decision for Rodgers, coach Mike McCarthy, general manager Brian Gutekunst, and of course, team doctor Pat McKenzie. It’s one they probably won’t make until Saturday or even Sunday morning.